When I booked my mini holiday to Brno the only thing I was thinking about was having enough time to explore it all or maybe some surrounding towns within Czech Republic. I did not once consider using this time to explore 2 more other countries until I sat down one day to plan how to explore towns surrounding Brno, how to get there and how far they were but also I wanted to find out how far Brno and Praha (Prague) were/are from each other as two weekends before I was in Praha for a girls weekend getaway.
Three countries in three days
When I pulled up google maps and saw that Vienna (Austria) and Bratislava (Slovakia) were so close by I had to pinch myself and figure out how I could spread my 3 days to ensure I spent at least 1 day in each of these cities. Vienna was an easy one to plan and I booked my ticket for the day after I arrive in Brno with no regrets but Bratislava I was not entirely convinced. I had a discussion with MOH who mentioned how awesome it would be for me to be able to see all these places, if I am honest I did want to visit Vienna big time but more than that I wanted to visit Budapest too as its only 4 hours away a from Brno. But to get there I would have to pass through Vienna then Bratislava anyway so I decided maybe next time.
Using Czech Transport I booked my bus from Brno to Vienna, this cost me 16 euros return ticket. Eastern Europe transport system is quite cheap with the exception of a few countries, the bus service I used is provided by a company called Student Agency and they run have buses in almost all European cities. Eurolines is another company which provides buses around Europe. My trip from Brno to Vienna was less than 2 hours but could be up to 2.30hrs if there is traffic. What I loved about Student Agency is you get a free drink (I got hot chocolate) and have an option to buy snacks on the bus. The bus also had free wi-fi but only in Czech Republic.
To travel to Bratislava I booked a train ticket (CD) which cost me 16 euros just like the bus would have but I wanted the train as I did not have much time. The train took less than 2 hours to get from Brno to Bratislava, I had a lovely time traveling in ‘old style’ coach trains – you know the ones you see on TV sectioned compartments etc.
I really enjoyed visiting three countries in three days and hoping to repeat this year too.
Would you do it?
Rachel says
Bratislava is such a bexautiful place, I have been twice and absolutely love it, the natives are such wonderful people too
Miranda says
The natives are awesome and was humbled to visit the town. What was your most favourite place?
Ickle Pickle says
Wow, that is some travelling! How amazing – I have never visited this area. Your photos are beautiful. Kaz x
Miranda says
Thanks Kaz
Kara says
That’s really good value, never considered going by coach or bus – we normally hire a car but that gets expensive
Miranda says
I don’t drive yet so for me that’s a waste and also it’s expensive
Stephanie says
Such beautiful pictures. I can’t believe you visited three countries in three days. Hat’s off to you!
Miranda says
Thanks so much Stephanie, I try hehehe
the house that never rests says
Oh wow, what an amazing trip. I bet it was an amazing experiance too!
Miranda says
It was such an experience and one that I need to repeat very soon
Grant R says
I think I could manage three countries in two weeks, but not three days. I’m too lazy, plus I get really neurotic about packing and travelling. I’m jealous that you can do it because I’d be in a panic the whole time worrying about missing planes and trains! And from your pictures, I can see that I’m missing out on some truly amazing things.
Miranda says
Awww bless, I try to be efficient and only bring what I need and do things in the allocated time so I don’t miss anything
Ness says
I did such a similar trip years ago when we visited Prague, Budapest and Vienna. They were all so different but we really didn’t have enough time to see everything we wanted to.
Miranda says
How awesome, I want to do something similar when I go back.
ali says
How amazing, the photos tell such a story on their own. Vienna is on my wishlist
Miranda says
Thanks Ali and hope you get to see Vienna soon
Angela at Daysinbed says
This sounds fabulous and the more cities you see the better. I ‘ve not been to any of these places so its great to read about them on your blog. Thanks Angela x
Miranda says
They were truly fabulous and I am glad to have seen them and can not wait to try it again
Nadia Marie says
That is amazing and YES, I would totally visit all three countries in the same way you did if I had the time to. Why not, right? What beautiful places you visit, Miranda! It’s always a joy to come see where you’ve been lately! x
Miranda says
Thanks so much Nadia, it’s been an exciting 6 weeks so far in 2016 I am loving all my travels and glad you’re enjoying them as much as I am
Ana De- Jesus says
You are incredible do you know that? I am lost how you can travel so much and run two blogs well done!
Miranda says
Thanks so much Ana I am humbled to hear that
Emma White says
oh wow what an amazing trip you got to do so much and amazing pictures too
Miranda says
Thanks so much Emma, it was an amazing experience
Georgina prince says
Wow that sounds like an amazing trip! I have always wanted to visit Prague and and Vienna. Looks like you had a wonderful time, it’s a part of the world I have never visited. x
Miranda says
Thanks Georgina, it was truly wonderful and happy to have done it